Russian Practicum

Director:
Dr. Alla A. Smyslova
708 Hamilton
212-854-8155
as2157@columbia.edu

Language courses provide an opportunity to students who may wish to accelerate their study of Russian, Russian literature, and Russian culture and cinema.

Russian Practicum courses are offered at a special flat tuition rate.

OFFICIAL MAKEUP DATES FOR UNIVERSITY HOLIDAYS

May 31, replaces the Memorial Day holiday.

July 5, replaces the Independence Day holiday

NOTE

The University reserves the right to withdraw or modify the courses of instruction or to change the instructors as may become necessary.

Click on course title to see course description and schedule.

Summer 2013

Slavic Languages

Russian Language

  • RUSS S1101F. Beginning Russian, I. 4 pts.
    Runs from the week of Jun 03 to Jul 05

    Designed to develop all four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Taken with RUSS S1102R, equivalent to full-year elementary course.Language Resource Center Fee: $15.00

  • RUSS S1102R. Beginning Russain, II. 4 pts.
    Runs from the week of Jul 08 to Aug 02

    Prerequisites: One semester of college-level Russian, or the equivalent, and the instructor's permission.

    Continuation of RUSS S1101H, above.Language Resource Center Fee: $15.00

  • RUSS S1201H. Intermediate Russian, I. 4 pts.
    Runs from the week of Jun 10 to Jul 05

    Prerequisites: Two semesters of college-level Russian, or the equivalent and the instructor's permission.

    Builds upon skills acquired at introductory level. Emphasis on speaking, reading, writing, and grammar review. Taken with RUSS S1202R, below, equivalent to full-year intermediate course.Language Resource Center Fee: $15.00

  • RUSS S1202R. Intermediate Russian, II. 4 pts.
    Runs from the week of Jul 08 to Aug 02

    Prerequisites: Three semesters of college-level Russian, or the equivalent, and the instructor's permission.

    Continuation of RUSS S1201H, above.Language Resource Center Fee: $15.00

  • RUSS S4333H. Advanced Russian, I. 4 pts.
    Runs from the week of Jun 10 to Jul 05

    Prerequisites: At least four semesters of college-level Russian or the equivalent and the instructor's permission.

    Curriculum evolves according to needs and interests of the students. Emphasis on conversation and composition, reading and discussion of selected texts and videotapes; oral reports required. Conducted entirely in Russian.Language Resource Center Fee: $15.00

  • RUSS S4334R. Advanced Russian, II. 4 pts.
    Runs from the week of Jul 08 to Aug 02

    Prerequisites: Five semesters of college-level Russian, or the equivalent, and the instructor's permission.

    Continuation of RUSS S4333H, above.Language Resource Center Fee: $15.00